Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven

Hunger Action Month Food Collection Sept 3rd - 27th
2024-09-03 08:30 - 2024-09-27 15:00 (America/New_York) | JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue 1st fl, CT, 06515
September is National Hunger Action Month and Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven, Inc. is participating by collecting non-perishable food to help stock its pantry shelves. Hunger Action Month is your opportunity to be a part of this national movement by donating non-perishable items to help feed the many local families in need of food assistance.Some of the items most requested include:Cereal
Boxed pasta
Hamburger Helper;
Rice mixes (Rice-a-Roni, microwave rice pouches);
Grains (couscous, quinoa);
Canned vegetables all varieties (beets, mushrooms, potatoes – sliced, whole or diced, corn, French style green beans, peas, lima beans);
Canned Tomatoes (whole peeled; crushed, puree, tomato paste, diced)
Tea and Coffee (especially Decaf);
Soups of all types; and baking mixes.
Newly purchased Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the JFS Food Pantry (1440 Whalley Avenue) on Wednesdays or Thursdays between 8:30 – 12:00 PM. For an alternate drop off day and time, please contact Sandy Hagan at (203) 397-0796.

Stop & Shop Bouquet Promotion Benefits JFS Food Pantry Oct 1-31
2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-10-31 17:00 | Stop & Shop Amity Road, New Haven, 112 Amity Road, New Haven, 06515, United States
Throughout the entire month of October, Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven’s Food Pantry will receive a $1 donation for every $10.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker purchased at the Stop & Shop located at 112 Amity Road in New Haven.
Bring on the Fall season and purchase a bouquet as a pick me up, a thank you, or just because. Flowers can make someone’s day, spread smiles and brighten up a room. And the best part is your purchase will also feed the hungry! It’s a win win situation. The Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquets with the red circle sticker are located in the floral section of the store or near the Pharmacy or you may ask the Amity Stop & Shop Florist for assistance.

Aging Adult Continuing Education & Support
2024-10-01 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-08 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-15 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-29 11:30 - 12:30 | JCC of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT, 06525, United States
The JFS Aging Adult Services Program is excited to announce an ongoing continuing education class at the JCC, featuring several guest speakers who are new to our community! We invite you to stop by, say hello, and feel free to bring a friend. This group is FREE and no reservation is required. Whether you come to get your questions answered by an Aging Life Care Manager or to join a supportive discussion with fellow participants from the Aging Mastery Program, we believe we thrive when we come together. Our collaborative efforts have addressed numerous questions, and we are eager to keep these vital conversations flowing! These weekly groups will be held in the Legion Ave Room at the JCC of Greater new Haven.

JFS Closed for Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-02 15:00 - 2024-10-04 17:00 | CT
In observance of Rosh Hashanah, JFS will close at 3 p.m on Wednesday, October 2nd and will be closed on Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4th. Shanah Tovah Umetukah!

JFS Closed for Sukkot
2024-10-16 15:00 - 2024-10-18 17:00 | CT
In observance of Sukkot, JFS will close at 3 p.m on Wednesday, October 16 th and will be closed on Thursday, October 17th and Friday, October 18th. Chag Sameach!

JFS Closed for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
2024-10-23 15:00 - 2024-10-25 17:00 | CT
In observance of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, JFS will close at 3 p.m on Wednesday, October 23rd and will be closed on Thursday, October 24th and Friday, October 24th. Chag Sameach!

Office Closed For Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29 | CT
The JFS Office and Food Pantry will be closed on Thursday November 28th and Friday November 29th for Thanksgiving. For those who celebrate we wish you health and happiness during this season of thankfulness and gratitude.

Office Closed for Christmas
2024-12-25 | CT
The JFS Office and Food Pantry will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas. For those who celebrate we wish you blessed holiday.

Office Closed - New Year's Day
2025-01-01 | CT
The JFS Office and Food Pantry will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 for New Year’s Day. Wishing you a safe, happy and healthy 2025!

January is the Annual "Souper Bowl" Soup Collection
2025-01-07 08:00 - 2025-02-14 15:00 | JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue 1st fl, CT, 06515
January is National Soup Month and it’s time for our Annual 2025 “Soup”er Bowl of Caring.” During January and the first two weeks of February leading up to the televised championship football game, the JFS Food Pantry & Food Assistance Program will be collecting all things “Soup.”
You can join our team to help in our battle to fight hunger in our local community. Here’s what you can hand off to us during this special non-perishable soup collection:
Meat based soup (beef, chicken all varieties)
Kid’s soup (chicken & stars, chicken & rice, alphabet)
Cream soup (cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, potato, clam chowder, cream of broccoli, split pea)
Dry soup mixes
Broths (chicken, beef, turkey, vegetable) cans or cartons
Low sodium or healthy soups
Single serve microwavable soup
Kosher soup mixes
Organic soups
Donations can be dropped off at the JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven beginning January 8th on Wednesday and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. If you will be dropping off a large quantity of items, or need a different day and time, please contact us so we can schedule your donation drop off. If you have any questions, please contact the Pantry at (203) 397-0796 or Sandy Hagan at shagan@jfsnh.org.

Office Closed in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2025-01-20 | CT
The JFS Office will be closed on Monday, January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – a Day of Service. For more information about this holiday, please visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr._Day

Food Pantry Collecting Canned Food for National Canned Food Month
2025-02-12 08:00 - 2025-02-27 17:00 | JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue 1st fl, CT, 06515
February is National Canned Food Month and the JFS Food Pantry is collecting all varieties of canned food. Stumped about what to donate, here is a list of what our Pantry visitors frequently ask for:
Canned Fruit (peaches, pineapple, oranges, pears, tropical fruit, cranberry sauce)
Canned Vegetables (green peas, pigeon peas, creamed corn, carrots, potatoes (sliced, diced, whole), sauerkraut, beets
Canned Beans (kidney, white kidney/cannellini, chick peas, pink beans, small red beans, navy beans, chili beans); organic beans
Canned Tomato products (whole tomatoes, puree, crushed, tomato paste, tomato sauce); organic tomato products
Canned soups (all varieties and types); organic soups

Drop off Monday – Thursday from 9-3 at the JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue in New Haven. For more information please call the Pantry at 203-397-0796.

Virtual Purim Costume Contest
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-21 12:00 | CT

Cereal Collection March 10-28
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-28 12:00 | CT
March is National Nutrition Month! This month the JFS Food Pantry is focusing on nutritious, healthy cereal donations. In order to provide every family with one box of cereal the Pantry would need at least 250 boxes monthly! Here are several tips to help you choose healthy cereals for your pantry donation.

Look for cereals containing whole grains. These are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Examples include oatmeal, whole wheat flakes, and brown rice cereal. Look for cereals with less than 5 grams of sugar and 1 gram of fat per serving. Many cereals are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron, folate, and B vitamins. Individually or combined, these ingredients can help provide valuable nutrition. Donations can be dropped off at the Pantry Wednesday and Thursdays between 8:15 -1. If you need a different time or day, contact us at shagan@jfsnh.org.

Food Pantry Wish List for May
2025-05-06 08:00 - 2025-05-30 08:00 | JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue 1st fl, CT, 06515
May is a great time to collect traditional picnic items leading up to Memorial Day and the warmer weather. The JFS Food Pantry is collecting items such as mustard (yellow and spicy); BBQ sauce, hot sauce, relish; baked beans, canned sauerkraut, canned beets, canned corn, canned potatoes, small bottles of white vinegar, and salad dressing. Help our Pantry visitors celebrate the warmer weather with these common condiments and picnic accompaniments. Our non-food collection item for May is deodorant (Women’s and men’s) .

Donations can be dropped off at the JFS Food Pantry, 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. or you can call (203) 397-0796 to schedule an alternative time and day (we are very flexible). If you would like to drop off a large donation or would like to conduct a food drive for these items, please let us know. Questions can be directed to shagan@jfsnh.org

June Bloomin'4 Good Bouquets Benefit JFS Food Pantry
2025-06-01 08:00 - 2025-06-30 17:00 | Stop & Shop Amity Road, New Haven, 112 Amity Road, New Haven, 06515, United States
Starting June 1st, Stop and Shop, Amity (located at 150 Amity Road in New Haven), will donate $1 to the JFS Food Pantry for every $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet purchased. Add a bit of color to a graduation gathering, a picnic, a Father’s Day lunch or just to brighten up a room. Each purchase of a Bloomin’4 Good Bouquet will also help the JFS Food Pantry feed the hungry in our local community! The Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquets are located in the floral section of the store or you may ask the Amity Stop & Shop Florist for assistance.

Office Closed June 2 & 3 for Shavuot
2025-06-02 08:00 - 2025-06-03 17:00 | CT
Wishing you a Happy Shavout. The JFS Office and Pantry will be closed for Shavuot on Monday, June 2nd and Tuesday, June 3rd. We will return on Wednesday, June 4th.

JFSGNH Annual Meeting June 18th
2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven, 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT, 06515, United States
The Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 10 a.m. -11a.m. at the JFS office, 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven.
Please RSVP to rseipold@jfsnh.org or by phone at 203-389-5599 x105.

Office & Pantry Closed June 19th for Juneteenth
2025-06-19 | CT
The JFS office and pantry will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in honor of Juneteenth. For more information about this important holiday, please visit
What is June 19th or “Juneteenth” and why is it so important?

The Commandant's Shadow Movie Screening
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Lecture Hall LO2, 320 York Street, New Haven, CT, 06515, United States
Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2 p.m. at the Lecture Hall L02, 320 York Street, New Haven
How do groups with different beliefs forge an understand and the ability to move forward? The Commandant’s Shadow follows Rudolf Hoess’ son and grandson as they strive to learn the truth of their patriarch’s actions. Jurgen (Rudolph’s son) says he had a idyllic childhood and denies ever knowing about the atrocities his father was perpetrating o the property where he was raised.
Auschwitz survivor, Anita lasker-Wallfisch agrees to meet Jurgen and his son, Pastor Kai Hoess, in her London apartment and share her experiences with them.
ADMISSION; donation of non-perishable, non-expired food and/or monetary donation to the Barry J. Vine Food Pantry at Jewish Family SErvice of Greater New Haven.

Thanksgiving - Office Closed November 27 & 28th
2025-11-27 08:00 - 2025-12-01 08:00 | CT
The JFS Office and Food Pantry will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.We will be back in the office on Monday, December 1st. The pantry will reopen for appointments on Wednesday, December 3rd.

Christmas - Office Closed December 25
2025-12-25 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
The JFS Office and Food Pantry will be closed on Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas.

New Year's Day - Office Closed January 1st
2026-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
The JFS Office and Food Pantry will be closed on Thursday, January 1st for New Year’s Day. We will be back in the office on Monday, January 5th.
The Pantry will be open for appointments beginning January 7th.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Agency Closed
2026-01-19 | CT
The JFS Office and the Barry J. Vine Food Pantry will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet Promotion
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31 | Stop & Shop Amity Road, New Haven, 112 Amity Road, New Haven, 06515, United States
Spring is just around the corner and Stop & Shop Amity (located at 150 Amity Road in New Haven) will donate $1 to the Barry J. Vine Food Pantry for every $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet purchased in March. Add a bit of color to a room, recognize someone for a birthday, anniversary or milestone or surprise someone just because. Your purchase will help us serve those in our local community who need food assistance. These special bouquets are located in the floral section of the store or you may ask the Amity Stop & Shop Florist for assistance.

Closed for Passover April 2-3
2026-04-01 15:00 - 2026-04-03 17:00 | CT
The JFS Office and Pantry will be closed in observance of Passover beginning Wednesday, April 1 at 3 p.m. through Friday April 3rd.
